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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Union Health Minister Shri Mansukh Mandaviya reviews COVID-19 response in Kerala with Chief Minister Shri Pinarayi Vijayan and Health Minister of Kerala, Ms. Veena George
Central Govt allocates ₹267.35 crore to Kerala under Emergency COVID Response Package- II; Additional ₹1 crore will be made available to each district of Kerala for creating medicine pool
Union Government to support Center of Excellence for Telemedicine Facilities in Kerala
Paediatric ICUs along with10 kilo-litre liquid oxygen storage tank facility at every district hospital, to prioritise the health of children
Shri Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare discussed the Public Health Response to COVID-19 in Kerala with Chief Minister Shri Pinarayi Vijayan and Health Minister of Kerala Ms Veena George today.
Union Health Secretary and Senior Health officials of the State were also present.
Shri Mansukh Mandaviya tweeted the proceeds of the meet in a thread.
The Central Govt has decided to allocate ₹267.35 crore to Kerala under Emergency COVID Response Package- II. This fund will strengthen the state’s health infrastructure & effectively manage #COVID19. Other than this, for each district of the State, ₹1 crore will be made available for creating a medicine pool.
The creation of a Center of Excellence that caters to Telemedicine Facilities in every district in Kerala was also envisaged with the support of the Union Government of India.
Paediatric ICUs along with 10 kilo-litre liquid oxygen storage tank facility at every district hospital which will prioritise the health of children in the Pandemic.
Under the visionary leadership of PM Narendra Modi ji, the Central Government has assured all possible help to Kerala, including providing vaccines to the State.
Ministry of Finance
Cabinet approves signing of Bilateral Investment Agreement between India Taipei Association in Taipei and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in India
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the signing of Bilateral Investment Agreement  between India Taipei Association  in Taipei and Taipei Economic and Cultural Center  in India.
The BIA is likely to increase investment flows between the parties. It will provide appropriate protection to investments on a reciprocal basis between ITA and TECC. BIA is likely to increase the comfort level and boost the confidence of investors by assuring a level playing field and non-discrimination in matters related to investments, thus providing conducive investment climate to investors. It would help project India as a preferred foreigndirect investment  destination.
Ministry of Defence
Electric wheelchairs for differently abled
Pune - 14 May 2022
In a ceremony presided by Mrs Anita Nain, Regional President Southern Star Army Wives Welfare Association , Renault India represented by Captain Pranav Prasoon Thakur , Head Human Resources, Renault, handed over eight electricity propelled wheelchairs alias Neobolts to differently abled soldiers and their families including ex-servicemen in Pune on 14 May 2022. Developed in association with IIT Madras incubated start-up Neo Motion, Neobolt can be used not only on roads but also on uneven terrains, enhancing the ease of mobility for people with special needs. This CSR initiative by Renault India has truly empowered these courageous men and women.
Ministry of Communications
Dak Adalat on 25 March
Nagpur , 1 March 2019
Complaints/grievances regarding Postal Services pertaining to Vidarbha Region which have not been settled within 6 weeks will be entertained in the Dak Adalat. Dak Adalat will be held on 25 March 2019 at 11 AM in the office of the Postmaster General, Nagpur Region, Nagpur-10.
Complaints and grievances not replied within six weeks will only be tendered in the Dak Adalat. Complaints in duplicate must be addressed to - Sh. Mahanti Santosh Kumar Narahari, Assistant Director, Postal Services-III and Secretary, Dak Adalat, Postmaster General, Nagpur Region, Shankar Nagar Post Office Building, Nagpur-10 & should reach to above address on or before 15 March 2019.
The name/ designation of the officer to whom the original complaint was addressed and the date on which it was tendered is to be mentioned. This information is given by Postmaster General, Nagpur Region, Nagpur.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 Vaccination Update
More than 56.81 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 2.25 Crore balance and unutilized doses still available with States/UTs and private hospitals to be administered
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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SUPPLIED
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56,81,32,750
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PIPELINE
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1,09,32,960
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CONSUMPTION
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55,11,51,992
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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2,25,52,523
More than 56.81 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far, through all sources and a further 1,09,32,960 doses are in the pipeline.
Of this, the total consumption including wastages is 55,11,51,992 doses .
More than 2.25 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs and private hospitals to be administered.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah Extends Best Wishes to the Countrymen on 75th Independence Day
“On this big day, I bow before all our brave soldiers protecting the country and great freedom fighters, who gave up their everything in the fight for freedom, your sacrifice and dedication will keep inspiring us to serve the nation”
“On one hand, under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, the country is touching new heights of development and on the other, poor and deprived section of the society is feeling proud to become a part of the mainstream”
“Come, let’s become partners in realizing Modi Ji’s dream of an Aatmanirbhar Bharat when the country is celebrating Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav”
“Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji has put forth our immense capabilities to make India a world leader, moving forward with New India’s prowess, historic reforms and resolves”
Union Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah has extended best wishes to the countrymen on 75th Independence Day. In a series of tweets, Shri Amit Shah has said that “On this big day, I bow before all our brave soldiers protecting the country and great freedom fighters, who gave up their everything in the fight for freedom, your sacrifice and dedication will keep inspiring us to serve the nation”.
The Union Home Minister said that “On one hand, under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, the country is touching new heights of development and on the other, poor and deprived section of the society is feeling proud to become a part of the mainstream. Come, let’s become partners in realizing Modi Ji’s dream of an Aatmanirbhar Bharat when the country is celebrating Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav”.
Shri Amit Shah, while mentioning the Prime Minister’s speech from the ramparts of the iconic Red Fort, said that “Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji has put forth our immense capabilities to make India a world leader, moving forward with New India’s prowess, historic reforms and resolves. His address is a symbol of unbreakable resolve of an Aatmanirbhar Bharat”.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
PARIVESH portal automates the process of Environmental Clearance bringing down the overall time taken in grant of clearance
The proposals received for grant of Environmental Clearance  are examined expeditiously as per the provisions of the Environment Impact Assessment  Notification, 2006 as amended. As per procedure, the proposals are first appraised by the Expert Appraisal Committee  at Central level or by the State Expert Appraisal Committee  at State/Union Territory level as the case may be. If recommended, the proposals are further considered by the Ministry or State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority , respectively, for grant of EC.
In case of Maharashtra, three SEACs have been constituted on request of the State Government so as to avoid pendency of EC. One of these three SEACs is dedicated exclusively for the building and construction related projects in the state.
In order to expedite the EC process, the Ministry has launched a single window online PARIVESH portal which automates the entire process of EC starting from submission of application, preparation of agenda, and preparation of minutes to grant of clearances. Further various initiatives have been taken to amend the policies and regulations to ensure transparent and simplified process of EC without compromising on rigor of the environmental concerns. Due to various efforts taken by Government towards streamlining the EC procedure, overall time taken in grant of EC has been coming down steadily.
This information was given by Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey in a written reply in the Lok Sabha.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Nearly 11.57 Lakh farmers benefitted through paddy procurement in KMS 2021-22
The famers have received Rs. 41,066.80 crore as MSP value for their crop
Paddy procurement is progressing smoothly in 14 States/UTs
The Department of Food and Public Distribution under Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution has procured over 209.52 LMT of Paddy in KMS 2021-22 till 08.11.2021 in the procuring States/UTs of Chandigarh, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Uttrakhand, Telangana, Rajasthan, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Bihar.
As a result of which about 11.57 Lakh farmers have been benefitted with MSP value of Rs. 41,066.80 crore.
The paddy procurement is progressing smoothly in Kharif Marketing Season  2021-22 at MSP from farmers, as was done in previous years.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Sports Ministry decides to name all new, upgraded sporting facilities after sportspersons
In an effort to honour sporting heroes of the country, the Sports Ministry has taken a decision to name all upcoming and upgraded sporting facilities of the Sports Authority of India, after renowned athletes, who have contributed to sports in India.
In the first leg, the newly built air-conditioned wrestling hall and the learners swimming pool in the National Centre of Excellence  in Lucknow, the 100-bedded hostel in NCOE Bhopal, the multipurpose hall and Girls’ hostel in NCOE Sonepat, as well as the new STC In Guwahati which has a hostel, multipurpose hall and staff quarters, will be named after local star sportspersons.
Speaking about the decision, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, ShriKiren Rijiju said, “To build a sports culture in the country, it is important that our sportspersons get the honour that they deserve, because only then will the younger generations be enthused to take up sport as a career. The government is already providing all support to present and even past athletes to ensure that they have a life of comfort and dignity. Acknowledging their contribution to sports by naming sporting facilities after them is yet another endeavour of the Government to strengthen its commitment to sportspersons.”
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
CCEA approves Review of Guidelines for Granting Authorization to market Transportation Fuels
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs  chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Review of Guidelines for Granting Authorization to market Transportation Fuels. This marks a major reform of the guidelines for marketing of petrol and diesel.
The existing policy for granting authorization to market transportation fuels had not undergone any changes for the last 17 years since 2002. It has now been revised to bring it in line with the changing market dynamics and with a view to encourage investment from private players, including foreign players, in this sector. The new Policy will give a fillip to ‘Ease of Doing Business’, with transparent policy guidelines. It will boost direct and indirect employment in the sector. Setting up of more retail outlets  will result in better competition and better services for consumers
Salient features & Major Impact:
- Much lower entry barrier for private players - the entities seeking authorisation would need to have a minimum net worth of Rs.250 crore vis-à-vis the current requirement of Rs. 2000 crore prior investment.
- Non – Oil Companies can also invest in the retail sector. Requirement of prior investment in Oil and Gas Sector, mainly in exploration and production, refining, pipelines/terminals etc., has been done away with.
- The entities seeking market authorisation for petrol and diesel are allowed to apply for retail and bulk authorisation separately or both
- The companies have been given flexibility in setting up a Joint Venture or Subsidiary for market authorisation.
- In addition to conventional fuels, the authorized entities are required to install facilities for marketing at least one new generation alternate fuel, like CNG, LNG, biofuels, electric charging, etc. at their proposed retail outlets within 3 years of operationalization of the said outlet
- More private players, including Foreign players, are expected to invest in retail fuel marketing leading to better competition and better services for consumers
- The new entities will bring in latest technology for marketing of fuels and also encourage digital payments at the ROs.
- Entities will also encourage employment of women and ex-servicemen at the retail outlets.
- CCTV facilities will be set up at all retail outlets
- The authorised entities are required to set up minimum 5% of the total retail outlets in the notified remote areas within 5 years of grant of authorisation. A robust monitoring mechanism has been set up to monitor this obligation.
- An individual may be allowed to obtain dealership of more than one marketing company in case of open dealerships of PSU OMCs but at different sites.
Special Service and Features
Hon’ble Union Minister shri Anurag Thakur Inaugurated the Main Entrance Gate, Staff Quarters & Computer Lab in RGNIYD, Sriperumbudur
The Hon’ble Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports, Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, has inaugurated in online mode the Main Entrance Gate of RGNIYD built at a cost of 1.40 crores on the Chennai-Bengaluru National Highway. The Project was executed within a period of One year at a cost of Rs.1.4 Crores. The Chennai-Bengaluru National Highway widening caused the construction of a new Compound with an Entrance Gate.
The Hon’ble Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports has also inaugurated the New Computer Lab in the Campus in view of the establishment of the three new Departments in Computer Science, offering three Post Graduate Programmes in Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning and Data Science. The new Computer lab is equipped with the latest technologies worth Rs.75 lakhs which will benefit a large number of students.
The Hon’ble Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports has also inaugurated the Staff Quarters for the Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff 8 units under each category at a cost of 3.98 Crore, built up with an area of 1873 Sq. Meters.
The Hon’ble Minister Shri Anurag Singh Thakur appreciated the laudable efforts taken by the RGNIYD in empowering Youth of the Country and it is fitting when the Nation is celebrating “Azad Ka Amrit Mahotsav”, reflecting the vision of the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India.
The Director-Prof. Sibnath Deb, spoke on the unprecedented growth the RGNIYD has made within 3 years in spite of the Covid-19.
The Faculty Members, Staff and Students participated in the function. The programme started with the welcome address by Dr.Kaustuv Chakraborti, Assistant Professor of English and ended with the vote of thanks by Shri G. Aurobind, Assistant Professor of Computer Science, according to the Press Release issued by Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Quality of Soil
The Government is implementing Soil Health Card  scheme since 2015-16 to ascertain soil health and fertility. Soil Health Card provides nutrient status of the soil along with prescription about balanced and integrated use of inorganic and organic fertilizers to maintain good soil health that results in increase in production. The number of soil health cards issued to farmers in the country is given below:
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Cycle / Year
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Number of SHCs issued to farmers
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Cycle – I 
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10.74 crore
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Cycle – II 
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11.97 crore
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Model Village Programme 
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19.64 lakh
The Government is organizing farmers trainings, demonstrations on farmers field and farmers melas to educate to farmers from time to time for improvement of soil quality. Since 2015, around 6.04 lakh demonstrations, 93,781 trainings and 7425 farmers melas are organized under Soil Health Card scheme.
The Government of Rajasthan has tested 2.52 lakh farmers soil samples in districts Tonk and 1.45 lakh in Sawai Madhopur since 2015-16.
This information was given by Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Education
To spread the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat and to sensitize youth about fundamental duties EBSB Club of Central university of Punjab launches a Short Video on “A Reminder on Fundamental Duties”
28 students from 28 different states participated and translated fundamental duties in regional languages of their respective states
To sensitize the youth about our fundamental duties, the Central University of Punjab Bathinda , Punjab have released a Short Video titled “A Reminder on Fundamental Duties”. The CUPB EBSB Club prepared this Video under Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat as per directives of MHRD, and UGC and under the guidance of their Vice-Chancellor Prof R.K. Kohli. The Objective of this Video is to encourage everyone to adhere to our statutory duties as responsible citizens, to motivate every person to follow preventive guidelines issued by the government to combat the spread of COVID-19, and to appeal one and all to be a part of “Sankalp Se Sidhi Ki Aur" Movement. In this video, 28 CUPB EBSB Club student volunteers representing 28 different states across the country participated and translated fundamental duties in regional languages of their respective states.
https://twitter.com/EBSB_MHRD/status/1265896852232134656
Opening and Closing Shot of the Video
28 Students Volunteers of EBSB Club at CUPB from 28 States presenting Fundamental Duties translated in their regional language.
Ministry of Science & Technology
India’s first Bio-bank for Heart Failure research has started at Sree Chitra
The Heart Failure Biobank is one of the major components of the project, which is the first in the country virtually inagurated by Prof. Balram Bhargava, Secretary DHR and DG, ICMR at The Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and technology ,Thiruvanthapuram.
He emphasized that there are no heart failure biobanks in the country. This would be the first to collect blood, biopsies and clinical data to help guide us into future therapies and technologies, that would benefit the HF patients significantly. He also mentioned that the biobank will provide insights into heart diseases and heart failure among Indian children and adults which is very different from that seen in the West.
‘The heart failure biobank will be useful for the research and treatment of post-covid heart failure’, said Prof. Ashutosh Sharma, Secretary DST in his inaugural message. ‘The HF Biobank at SCTIMST will open a new era in research in HF in India, and will change the persona of diagnosis and treatment of Heart Failure patients’, said Dr V. K. Saraswat, President of SCTIMST and Member-NITI Aayog.
The principal investigator of the project, and Prof. of cardiology at SCTIMST, Dr. Harikrishnan S informed that the storage facilities include -20, -80-degree mechanical freezers and a Liquid Nitrogen storage system which can store bio-samples at – 140 degrees perpetually for years. Currently there the facilities to store nearly 25000 bio samples.
The biospecimens include blood, serum, tissue samples obtained during open-heart surgery and peripheral blood mononuclear cells  and genomic DNA collected from heart failure patients. The Biobank activity is supervised by a Technical Advisory Committee with a member from ICMR.
Prof. Ajitkumar VK, Director SCTIMST explained that biobanks are an important resource containing collections of high-quality biological human samples that can be used to understand molecular pathways, and to improve the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of Heart Failure.
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Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister extends greetings to CRPF personnel on their Raising Day
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has extended greetings to all brave CRPF personnel on their Raising Day and said that their unwavering commitment to our nation's security is truly admirable.
In a tweet, Prime Minister said;
“Greetings to all brave CRPF personnel on their Raising Day! Our nation greatly appreciates the courage, dedication and selfless service of the CRPF. Their unwavering commitment to our nation's security is truly admirable. @crpfindia”
Prime Minister's Office
PM to launch a unique week-long programme for Aspirational Blocks called ‘Sankalp Saptaah’ on 30th September
‘Sankalp Saptaah’ to be observed in all 500 Aspirational Blocks of 329 Districts across the country
Each day in ‘Sankalp Saptaah’ is dedicated to a specific development theme on which all Aspirational Blocks will work
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch a unique week-long programme for Aspirational Blocks in the country called ‘Sankalp Saptaah’ at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi on 30th September, 2023 at around 10 AM.
‘Sankalp Saptaah’ is linked to the effective implementation of Aspirational Blocks Programme . The nationwide programme was launched by the Prime Minister on January 7, 2023. It aims to improve governance at the block level inorder to enhance the quality of life of citizens. It is being implemented in 500 Aspirational Blocks across 329 districts in the country. For implementing the Aspirational Blocks Programme and to prepare an effective block development strategy, chintan shivirs were organised at village and block levels across the country. The ‘Sankalp Saptaah’ is a culmination of these chintan shivirs.
‘Sankalp Saptaah’ will be observed in all of the 500 Aspirational Blocks. Each day in ‘Sankalp Saptaah’, starting from 3rd October till 9th October, 2023, is dedicated to a specific development theme on which all Aspirational Blocks will work. The themes for the first six days include ‘Sampoorna Swasthya’, ‘Suposhit Pariwaar’, ‘Swachhta’, ‘Krishi’, ‘Shiksha’, and ‘Samridhi Diwas’. The last day of the week i.e. October 9, 2023 will be a celebration of the work conducted during the entire week, as ‘Sankalp Saptaah – Samavesh Samaroh’.
The inaugural programme will witness participation of about 3,000 panchayat and block level people's representatives and functionaries from across the country in Bharat Mandapam. In addition, about two lakh people including block and panchayat level functionaries, farmers, and persons from other walks of life, will join the programme virtually.